The Mid-America All-Indian Museum is home to a museum that features pieces from a collection with more than 3,000 artifacts. This allows for exhibits to be changed throughout the years so that a variety of stories can be told about American Indian culture and heritage.
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The exhibit gives an in-depth look into the personal and professional life of Bosin, one of the founders of the Indian Center and the man behind Wichita's iconic Keeper of the Plains sculpture. Tsate Kongia was Bosin's Kiowa name. It means "Blackbear" and belonged to his great-grandfather, a Kiowa chief. The exhibit includes paintings, photographs, vintage film footage, live audio tapes made by Bosin and interviews with people who were close to him.
Bosin was an internationally recognized Kiowa-Comanche sculptor and acrylic/watercolor painter from Oklahoma who adopted Wichita as his home in 1940. Primarily a self-taught artist, Bosin helped enhance a better understanding of his culture by presenting scenes and tales of his beloved Indian heritage beautifully to the world. National Geographic gave Bosin his first national recognition in March 1955 with the publication of his painting "Prairie Fire."
An exhibit of original works of art curated from the Indian Museum's unique collection of over 3,000 objects.
Following Blackbear IV: An Annual Invitational for Native Artists Opens June 13, 2026 at the Mid-America All-Indian Museum
The Mid-America All-Indian Museum is proud to announce the opening of Following Blackbear IV: An Invitational for Native Artists, on view June 13 through August 27, 2026. The exhibition features work by 11 invited Native artists, highlighting a wide range of contemporary Indigenous artistic practices, perspectives, and cultural expression. Each artist brings a distinct voice to the exhibition, continuing the museum’s commitment to supporting and uplifting Native artists working today. All works included in the exhibition will be available for purchase, with proceeds benefiting both the artists and the museum. This shared model supports Indigenous creative economies while also sustaining the museum’s mission to preserve, interpret, and promote Native art and culture.
Opening day will include a Members-Only Coffee with the Curator on June 13 at 11:00 a.m., offering an opportunity for museum members to engage more deeply with the exhibition and its themes in an intimate setting. Following Blackbear IV continues the museum’s invitational series honoring artistic excellence while fostering meaningful connections between artists, community, and visitors.
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Mid-America All-Indian Museum 650 N Seneca | Wichita, KS 67203 P: (316) 350-3340 E: maaim@wichita.gov Hours & Admission | Get Directions
Mission Statement
We are a museum dedicated to educating people about and preserving the culture of the American Indian for future generations.
This organization received funding for general operational support from the City of Wichita.
